Stephanie Rivers
ACTHA Staff & Ride Host
"I spent the better part of a week at Von Holten Ranch in Mora, MO to assist with ACTHA's Great American Trail Horse Festival. What a great place to visit and trail ride. Von Holten was an empty field just over a year ago, so all of the facilities are pretty well brand new.
There are over 40 camp sites, twice that in stalls, an arena, a beautiful bath house and a too cute office. The bit that I got to see of the trails were beautiful, and all of the riders told me they loved them. I understand they were just challenging enough to be fun, but not at all nerve wracking.
At the festival we had several clinicians that worked with our riders through out the days. I really enjoyed getting to know Evon Montgomery. She is from Pennsylvania and drove all of the way to Missouri to join us. She had so many excellent tips for different horses and riders that covered everything from soundness to navigating obstacles.
ACTHA's motto is "Casual Competition and Serious Fun" and we tried to bring that into all aspects of this event.
The only thing that could have made the event better would have been if I had my own horse there."
Scott Purdum of RFD TV and Rob White dressed for the Murder Mystery ride
Clinician Diane Sept judging an obstacle with Lisa Wolters
Clinician Lee Hart, EXCA Champion
Clinician Evon
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